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1
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how do nutrients influence mental health?

A

energy for the brain
precursors for neurotransmitters
influence genetic transcription
support or interfere with development of the brain and CNS
functional differences between pharmacologic and nutriologic doses
contribute to moods

2
Q

macronutrients that are for brain function

A

EPA&DHA (omega 3)
phospholipids
aminoacids

3
Q

vitamins that are for brain function

A
thiamin
riboflavin
niacin
B12
folate
vitamin D
4
Q

minerals that are for brain function

A

iron, zinc, selenium

5
Q

other things that are for brain function

A

phytochemicals
berries
spices
teas

6
Q

what nutritional problems can lead to anxiety?

A
reactive hypoglycemia
caffeine
magnesium (100mg minimum)
B vitamins
Vitamin D
7
Q

supplements for anxiety

A
theanine (aides in GABA synthesis
passion flower extract
magnolia
lavendar
inositol
GABA
8
Q

bipolar disorder nutritional therapy

A

sodium
mitochondrial dysfunction
watch iron excess
evaluate for celiac disease

9
Q

supplements for bipolar disorder

A

fish oils
n-acetylcysteine
magnesium

10
Q

depression nutritional therapy

A
omega 3s from fish
magnesium
zinc
folate
B12
absorbable curcumin
11
Q

what is the treatment for CFS or FMS?

A
Sleep support
Hormonal support
Infection treatment
Nutritional support
Exercise as able
(SHINE)
12
Q

how to help someone with CFS or FMS sleep

A

herbs
melatonin
lavendar oils

13
Q

hormonal ways to help someone with CFS or FMS

A

Hashimoto’s is common

14
Q

immune ways to help someone with CFS or FMS

A

many infections associated with trigger

virus, parasites, yeast, bacteria

15
Q

exercise for CFS or FMS

A

begin with water aerobics

don’t start until SHINE protocol is followed for a while and the patient feels well enough

16
Q

pain relief for CFS or FMS

A

pain often resolves after ~3 months of SHINE protocol
tylenol depletes glutathione
curcumin may be helpful

17
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nutritional therapy for CFS or FMS

A

assess for B12 and iron panel
adequate protein, low simple carbs, avoid caffeine and alcohol
increased salt and water intake if BP is low
possibly avoid gluten

18
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supplements for CFS or FMS

A
high potency multivitamin
D-ribose
iron
B12
CoQ10
acetyl Lcarnitine
19
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schizophrenia nutritional therapy

A

caution grapefruit and alcohol
screen for celiac disease
possibly restrict gluten and casein (milk)
assess omega 3 intake
ensure adequate folate, copper and selenium

20
Q

what probiotics can decrease anxiety?

A

several strains of lactobacillus and bifidobacterium